Giles Kanreki Suprise
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Back to the boots – next step was for Giles to confirm all the details of style, sole, toe construction and choose the piece of leather Goto san will use for the uppers.
Then, Goto san asked Giles to put the “test” unmatched pair of boots back on for final detailed adjustments – for example, he wants to make sure he’s made perfect allowance for Giles’s high instep and wide feet so that there is no gaping when the boots are laced up (which does happen with some of his other boots).
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With all the details confirmed, the final price was calculated and @Madame Buttonfly handed over dosh that had been kindly sent to her, on behalf of all the wonderful people who contributed to this amazing gift.
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Great Posts! Looking Forward to the result!
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damn, the shoes look brilliant and well made!! nice looking boots. great photos! did goto-san account the last for the missing toe as well then? haha.
btw which tee is giles wearing?
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Who wrote that article on personal grails? Looks like an interesting and informative web site
Thanks for sharing the experience guys
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It is awesome that this could be experienced in such pure and genuine fashion. Really a timeless experience from the looks of it. Art in action.
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What a great story. I'm looking forward to seeing these boots!
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Excellent photos and run down of the time spent.
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& a pair of these for @Madame Buttonfly please
There's still time for her to be the first woman to own a pair outside of Japan!
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@Lindsey - yes indeed! And wide enough to cover my bunion
